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UoN at 50: Our History

It is a time to celebrate. The University of Nairobi marks 50 years since it was transformed into the first national University in Kenya on July 1, 1970.

The University of Nairobi owes its origin to several developments in higher education within the country and the region. The idea of an institution for higher learning in Kenya goes back to 1947 when the Kenya Government drew up a plan for the establishment of a technical and commercial institute in Nairobi.

Informal Workers Organization & Social Protection (SPIWORK) project - Kisumu Policy Dialogue

The University of Nairobi, Kisumu Campus today hosted the institute for Development studies (IDS), and informal worker’s organization and social protection(SPIWORK) project on social protection and informal economy research project for the period 2017-2020 being implemented by the IDS in collaboration with Roskilde University in Denmark and Mzumbe University in Tanzania.

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Campus Director, Regional and County Commissioners launch Huduma Namba Registaration at University of Nairobi, Kisumu

The Campus Director Dr. Vincent Machuki in collaboration with the Regional Commissioner Mr. Kianda and the County Commissioner Mrs. Pauline Dola launched the registration for the National Integrated Identity Management System (NIIMS) commonly referred to as Huduma Namba at University of Nairobi, Kisumu.

Mr. and Miss Environment Kenya, Kisumu County

On November 7, 2018, The University of Nairobi, Kisumu Campus, hosted the first ever Mr. and Miss Environment Kenya, Kisumu County; an event organized by the Department of Environment and Natural Resources of the County Government of Kisumu. The objective was to create awareness and develop a generation of environment enthusiasts and advocates. All the contestants were expected to be the County Environmental Peace Ambassadors who will spearhead Green Initiatives and address problems related to environmental degradation within the County.

Managing in Heels Dinner

On November 13, 2018, The University of Nairobi, Kisumu Campus, participated in the women’s ‘Heels Dinner’ held at the Vic Hotel. The Campus was represented by three ladies from the Management Committee. Organized by Kenya Institute of Management (KIM), the function was attended by both corporate organizations and individual members. Apart from the University of Nairobi, other notable organisations were Kenya Commercial Bank, Safaricom and Great Lakes University.